By Gary Culliton. HIQA has published ‘Developing National eHealth Interoperability Standards for Ireland: A Consultation Document’ as part of a public consultation exercise on the development of ehealth standards for Ireland.
Feedback is sought on data standards
December 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Gary Culliton. A public consultation on new standards governing how information must be used, stored and collected has been launched by HIQA, which has published the Draft Standards for National Health Information Resources.
HIQA says ‘major gaps’ apparent in health ICT
November 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Gary Culliton and Dara Gantly. Although there are a number of examples of good practice in health information technology, HIQA believes the current ICT infrastructure in health and social care is “highly fragmented” with major gaps and “silos of information”.
Target set for HIQA GP inspections
November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Aoife Connors. The inspection of primary care premises will be coming under HIQA’s remit during the lifetime of this Government, the Minister for Health has conformed in the Dáil.
HTA for increased cancer risk tests
November 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Lloyd Mudiwa. HIQA is to conduct a health technology assessment (HTA) on diagnostic testing options for women known to be at an increased risk of breast cancer, covering the cost of introducing a surveillance programme for that population.
Breaking news: HTA for increased cancer risk tests
November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Lloyd Mudiwa. HIQA is to conduct a health technology assessment (HTA) on diagnostic testing options for women known to be at an increased risk of breast cancer. This follows a request by the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP).
HIQA to approve medical ethics committees
October 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Gary Culliton. HIQA will have to approve medical ethics committees under the new Health Information Bill, which will also regulate procedural matters, including the appointment of members.
Action not miracles for ‘The Lourdes’ and Navan
October 21, 2011 By 2 Comments
Deeply concerned over the future of Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan, Dr Ruairi Hanley took it upon himself to bring the issue of Drogheda’s ED to a head and to the highest political level.
Tallaght probe could have national impact
October 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Dara Gantly. The Chief Executive of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has indicated that its investigation into the emergency department (ED) at AMNCH, Tallaght Hospital, may include national recommendations “in the interests of wider service improvement”.
GP joins forces with Sinn Féin on ED issue
October 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Lloyd Mudiwa. Irish Medical Times columnist Dr Ruairi Hanley has teamed up with local Sinn Féin deputies Peadar Tóibín and Gerry Adams in lobbying HIQA to investigate overcrowding at the emergency department (ED) of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, which they say represents a clear threat to patient safety and welfare.
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